The Albright
8528 Burnet Rd,
Austin, TX 78757
$1,409 - $3,198 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
Area Guide
North Shoal Creek Austin, TX
An urban vibe in North Austin
Family-Friendly
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Walkable
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Bicycle-Friendly
If you follow the Mopac Expressway north from Austin until it intersects with Highway 183, you’ll find the North Shoal Creek neighborhood. The intersection of these major roadways form the neighborhood’s north boundary, providing easy commutes for residents. Those who prefer mass transit will find ample bus service, and those who want to ride their bike to work or walk can make use of the neighborhood’s plentiful sidewalks and bike lanes. Students will find the University of Texas at Austin just six miles south, and Downtown Austin is eight miles south.
North Shoal Creek is a popular option for renters. The neighborhood provides an urban atmosphere and a variety of restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. Those with children also prefer North Shoal Creek for its top-rated school system. There’s one park in the neighborhood, Pillow School Park, but several others are located nearby. Residents shop at Village Shopping Center, which is also home to the Alamo Draftouse Cinema Village. Burnet Road is lined with popular restaurants, including Trudy’s North Star and P. Terry’s Burger Stand.
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in North Shoal Creek is $1,138 for a studio, $1,302 for one bedroom, $1,728 for two bedrooms, and $2,047 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Shoal Creek has decreased by -2.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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487 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,138/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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695 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,302/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,056 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,728/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,433 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,047/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly North Shoal Creek - Austin, TX is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
North Shoal Creek - Austin, TX offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
North Shoal Creek - Austin, TX provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in North Shoal Creek - Austin, TX from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park
- The Stephen F. Austin Planetarium
- Bull Creek Greenbelt
- Balcones District Park
- Bright Leaf Preserve
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Austin-Bergstrom International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.